MINIATURE ART TAKE & MAKE AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY Get creative at the library! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites kids and adults of all ages and skill levels to make miniature art this summer! Stop by the library beginning Monday, June 2 and pick up a mini canvas. Take…
Wednesday June 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Coast Guard Academy's Cadet Memorial Field, The Coast Guard Band presents "A Sousa Spectacular," a FREE outdoor concert featuring the music of the great John Philip Sousa and many others! The rain location is right next door at Leamy Hall. The Coast Guard Academy is located at…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
June is the one of the best times to search for horseshoe crabs as they mate and lay eggs along our local shores. Learn more about their amazing life cycles and biology as we explore the beach searching for them. Be prepared to get wet and walk at least 2 miles over sandy and rocky…
Join DPNC on Friday June 13th to fight invasives by foraging for your food! This class discusses the edible parts of our common invasive plant and introduces some of the delicious recipes that can be made with these ingredients. After a presentation, you’ll head to the kitchen for a tasting. Let’s use our appetite as…
Learn more about this amazing boulder train in Ledyard as we explore the trails and rocks left behind by the glaciers. This hike is over a short distance, but it is challenging over uneven terrain. Pre-registration is required. This program is suited for adults and interested children. Meet at Glacial Park, 89-87 Whalehead Road, Ledyard,…
Explore the serene Peace Sanctuary property with a moderately challenging hike along the Mystic River with DPNC. As we trek through the sanctuary, we’ll delve into the area’s history and diverse wildlife. Enjoy beautiful views and learn about the natural and historical significance of this hidden gem. Meets at the Peace Sanctuary on River Road…
Join DPNC as we learn the basics of identifying and sustainably foraging sassafras in this immersive workshop. Sassafras is a fascinating plant with a rich history and a distinctive root beer-like aroma. Once we’ve covered the basics, we will guide you through the process of transforming this foraged treasure into a delicious and refreshing homemade…
Bill Memorial Library’s Photo Contest June 21 – August 2 Groton, Conn. – Share a photo of the Bill Memorial Library and it may be used on Facebook, an album on the website, our other social media, and maybe even featured in the Annual Report! Open to all ages, from June 21 to August 2,…
Look for resident and migrating shorebirds, ducks, and raptors at Rocky Neck State Park with DPNC! This program is great for birders of all skill levels. Meets at Rocky Neck State Park, located at 244 W. Main St. (Rte. 156), East Lyme, CT 06357 in the furthest beach parking lots on the right side. Pre-registration…
SUMMER READING AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host the donkeys of Tripledale Farm of Guilford along with a petting zoo on Saturday, June 21 between 12:00 and 2:00 PM to kick off our 2025 Summer Reading program. Summer Reading packets for kids birth - grade…
Treat your kids to a fun-filled evening at the Nature Center while you treat yourself to a night off! They’ll explore the outdoors with exciting games, hands-on nature activities, live animal encounters, and an evening hike. To top it all off, we’ll gather around the fire for pizza and s’mores! Don’t forget to dress for…
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
This is a great time to enjoy a view of the landscape that makes up Gungywamp, an archaeological site of natural and cultural interest. Join us on a guided hike to explore rocky ridges, glacial erratics, and swamps, along with the mysterious stone shelter and structures whose use and origin are open to interpretation. Walk…
Enjoy nature’s fireworks with DPNC! After an introduction to the amazing world of fireflies, we’ll walk the trails watching for fireflies and listening to night insects. Advance registration is required. Meets at Coogan Farm. Members $12.75; non-members: $15 Register
Everyone is welcome as we explore Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge (NNWR) in Charlestown, Rhode Island on a wheelchair-friendly birding trip looking for migrating and resident songbirds and raptors. Please bring your binoculars if you have them. Meet at the Ninigret Wildlife Refuge parking lot at the end of Ninigret Entrance Road, Charlestown, RI. Pre-registration is…
